Obstetrician and Pioneer of Anaesthetics. Physician to Queen Victoria.He discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform and the first in Britain to use ether. He was a pioneer in the use of anaesthetics, particularly chloroform, developing its use in surgery and childbirth. In 1866 Simpson became the first person to be knighted for services to medicine.
Obstetrician and Pioneer of Anaesthetics. Physician to Queen Victoria.He discovered the anaesthetic properties of chloroform and the first in Britain to use ether. He was a pioneer in the use of anaesthetics, particularly chloroform, developing its use in surgery and childbirth. In 1866 Simpson became the first person to be knighted for services to medicine.
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Sir JAMES YOUNG SIMPSON, Bart
MD DCL
Born 1811. Died 1870.
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